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Direct Award C - COVID 19 Vaccination Programme for 5 years –17-year olds dedicated clinics covering Derby City Locality

NHS England

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS England

Buyer Address: 7&8 Wellington Place, Leeds, UKE, LS1 4AP, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Neelam Saroe

Contact Email: neelamsaroe@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
720.0 GBP
Published
13 Oct 2025, 15:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85100000 - Health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Vision Pharmacy - Chaddesden
Official Source
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Description

NHS England - Midlands are awarding a contract for the provision of COVID 19 Vaccination Programme for 5 years –17-year olds, dedicated clinics covering Derby City Locality.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The contract is to deliver a COVID 19 Vaccination Programme for 5–17-year-olds covering Derby City <br/><br/>NHS England - Midlands intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Vision Pharmacy - Chaddesden via Direct Award Process C as described in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>Vision Pharmacy, as the previous incumbent provider, has a proven track record of delivering services in line with the required specification and within the agreed financial envelope. In doing so, they have supported the Covid-19 vaccination outreach programme, improving access for underserved communities and helping to reduce inequalities while maintaining service continuity. Importantly, Vision Pharmacy administered the highest number of vaccines in this age group of all previous providers who received a direct award, demonstrating both reach and reliability. Their delivery has shown consistency with local and national NHS priorities and contributed to wider social value through efficient use of resources and improved health outcomes.<br/><br/>The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £720.00, and the services are intended to be delivered from 27th October - 31st March 2026.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

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